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parochial

UK
/pəˈrəʊ.kɪ.əl/
US
/pəˈroʊ.ki.əl/

Translations

parochialadjective
more parochial
Comp.
most parochial
Super.
UK
/pəˈrəʊ.kɪ.əl/
US
/pəˈroʊ.ki.əl/
paroissialRelatif à la paroisse ou à la vie paroissiale.
The parochial school was known for its strong community involvement.
L’école paroissiale était connue pour son fort engagement dans la communauté.
bornéSe dit d’une personne ou d’une idée au point de vue étroit, limité.
His parochial views prevented him from appreciating the diverse cultures around him.
Ses idées bornées l’empêchaient d’apprécier les cultures diverses qui l’entouraient.
Additional translations
étroitSens figuré, plus général; peut s’employer pour une vision limitée.
Synonyms
limited
insular
local
provincial
narrow-minded
sectarian
petty
restricted
Antonyms
cosmopolitan
broad-minded
universal

Definitions

parochialadjective
Relating to a parish, which is a local church community.
The parochial school was known for its strong community involvement.
Having a limited or narrow outlook, especially focused on a local area; narrow-minded.
His parochial views prevented him from appreciating the diverse cultures around him.
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